The S31X city buses are considered a very successful series.
During the production period from 1996 to 2006, these buses were not only produced in Germany, but also in France. Thanks to the good workmanship and long-lasting engines, many buses of this series are still in service with public transport companies. They are also often used as school buses.
However, their time is numbered, since environmental regulations make their use impossible in many cities. The buses offer up to 57 seats.
The low-floor buses of the S31X series were implemented at OMSI with great attention to detail. In this addition, they are available in two lengths: 12 meters (S315 NF) and 14.5 meters (S 319 NF). The buses have different door and seat layouts. The buses are equipped with the legendary OM 447 HLA and OM 457 HLA engines. In this add-on, they are available in Euro 2 and Euro 3 versions.
The set includes a ZF transmission with a special feature. There is a kind of “power switch” on the dashboard. This button allows the gearbox to shift to higher revs regardless of the pressure on the gas pedal. This is especially convenient when driving on rough terrain, as the car remains within its torque range without accelerating too much. In this add-on, you can change the behavior of the gearbox while the car is moving.